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Halloween Costume Contest! Abt Employees Face Off

Amanda from the Candy store dressed up for our costume contest as Hubba Bubba gum

Yesterday was Halloween, and the spooky spirit hasn’t entirely left Abt yet. That’s because we had our annual Halloween costume contest yesterday! On October 31, employees at Abt are welcome to dress to the nines in their favorite costumes. This year we were bound to see witches, horror film classics, Barbies, Kens, and…Mona Lisa, is that you? Our full gallery from our Halloween Costume Contest is posted online to our Facebook page,…

Abt Exclusive October 27, 2023

Trick or Treat Yourself At The Abt Candy Store

It’s official! After a long countdown, Halloween is finally next week. But if you’re celebrating with us, there’s probably one last thing left to prepare for this spooky season: trick or treating. Whether you’re expecting a flood of children to ring your doorbell all night or planning a costume party to remember, something sweet will always hit the spot. What better place to stock up than the Abt Candy Store? That’s right!…

Abt Exclusive October 31, 2022

Abt’s Halloween Costume Contest 2022

Happy Halloween! Like we do every year, Abt employees got spooky for our Halloween costume contest. Epic group costumes and hilarious solo efforts abound, the whole Abt crew wowed with creative concepts for the scariest day of the year. This year we saw heroes and villains, music icons, cartoon classics and even punny looks. Who is your favorite? Our Halloween costume contest lets everyone at Abt dress up and release their inner…

Abt Exclusive Cooking October 27, 2022

Hot Dog Mummies with BlueStar’s Susan Swanson!

Hot dogs wrapped in dough to look like mummies on a platter

Things are getting spooky at Abt! In addition to our scheduled costume contest (you may see some fun outfits on the sales floor on October 31) we’ve decided to start making some Halloween-themed snacks with a little help from BlueStar chef Susan Swanson. Here in our BluesStar kitchen, Susan creates bites that will help pack the kids with protein before they run off trick-or-treating, or appetizers for parents hanging out with friends…

Abt Exclusive Cooking Home Tips October 27, 2021

Halloween Party Ideas for Kids, Adults & Families

Halloween in 2021 promises to be a night of spooky happenings, trick-or-treating across the neighborhood, and costumes galore. This year the beloved holiday falls on a weekend, making it the perfect time to plan a ghoulish gathering and invite all your local witches and warlocks. That means its time to start planning your last-minute weekend get-together. Whether you’re hosting the neighborhood kids after trick-or-treating or inviting your best friends over for a…

Abt Exclusive October 21, 2021

9 Must-See Movies for Your Halloween Movie Night

It’s officially spooky season. Whether you prefer to go trick-or-treating with the family or host a creepy costume party with friends, there’s a Halloween movie for everyone. With temperatures dropping, it’s the perfect time to relax in front of the TV and stay away from the worsening weather outside. We’ve searched the streaming platforms and rounded up some of our faves to get you in the spirit of the season. Sit back,…

Events November 1, 2019

Abt Halloween Costume Contest 2019

Help us select the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest! After another successful turnout at our annual Halloween costume contest, we’re now facing the difficult task of selecting the winners—and we need the public’s help. To vote for your favorite entries, head over to the Abt Facebook page and have a look through the album. Hit “like” on any of the costumes that you like. There’s no limit to the amount…

Cooking October 28, 2019

Abt-Solutely Delicious: Halloween Spooky Shakes

Even as adults, Halloween has a special place in all our hearts. From memories of dressing up as a kid and going trick-or-treating, trying to stop at every house in the neighborhood, to doing it with our own kids. The spirit of Halloween is nostalgic and fun for all ages. Halloween candy and treats are some of our favorites, and turning them into delicious milkshakes is probably one of the best ideas…

Events October 31, 2018

Abt Halloween Costume Contest 2018

Help us choose the winners of this year’s Halloween costume contest! It’s time for the annual Abt Halloween Costume Contest, and once again, you can help select the winners. Some were spooky and some were goofy, but they all added to the spirit of the day. The variety of costumes, and sheer number of people who take part, make this day one of our favorites of the year. But with over a hundred…

Events October 25, 2018

Celebrate Halloween at Abt!

Visit Abt on Saturday, October 27 from 1-4pm for our annual Kids’ Halloween Party. Halloween is less than a week away, and we can feel the excitement in the air. It’s one of our favorite times of the year because of all the stuff we have going on here, from the annual Abt Halloween costume contest to the in-store trick-or-treating. If you’re looking for a fun, safe way to spend Halloween with…

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